He is also the lead vocalist of LANDS, a temporary band assembled to promote his film, Bandage. The band's single, BANDAGE, and subsequent album, OLYMPOS, both reached number 1 on the Oricon charts.
Akanishi moved to Tokyo, Japan in the first grade. His interest was piqued in the entertainment industry and his parents sent his application to Johnny & Associates on his behalf in 1998. Though he technically failed his audition, he was told to stay by Johnny Kitagawa himself when he tried to return his number plate. Before being part of KAT-TUN, he was in a number of ジャニーズJr. groups like M.A.D., J2000 and B.A.D..
Besides his work in music, Akanishi is also a budding actor with roles in the second season of popular NTV school drama, Gokusen, Anego and Yukan Club, for which he was voted Best Actor in the 11th Nikkan Sports Grand Prix. He made his silver screen debut in 2010 in the award-winning film "Bandage", directed by Mr.Children producer, Takeshi Kobayashi. He was also a co-host of KAT-TUN's own variety show, Cartoon KAT-TUN until it ended in February 2010, and used to host a radio program called "KAT-TUN Style" with bandmate 田口淳之介 (Junnosuke Taguchi) from October 2007 to March 2008.
Akanishi went on a sabbatical from KAT-TUN from October 2006 to April 2007 to study English in Los Angeles. He has since used his increasing fluency in the language to pen many all English tracks, "Lovejuice" and "Wonder" being two of them and the latter being a duet with Crystal Kay. He has also collaborated with her on another track entitled "Helpless Night". He also collaborated with fellow JE artist and best friend, 山下智久 (Tomohisa Yamashita), on a song called "Eternal" which was composed entirely by him for a mutual friend's wedding. The song was first performed at Yamashita's concert at Yokohama Arena on November 23, 2009.
Akanishi embarked on a month-long solo series of concerts in Tokyo entitled You & Jin in February 2010. This solo tour was later expanded to include three shows in Los Angeles in June 2010. The opportunity to perform overseas came at a cost - he could not join KAT-TUN on their national arena tour and subsequent Asia tour, due to a clash of schedules. In July 2010, he announced on his blog that he would be leaving KAT-TUN to pursue a solo career.
His other known solo songs are "Care", "Aisareru Yori Aishitai", "Girisha", "ha-ha", "Kimi wo Omou Toki", "Murasaki", "Ooki na Furudokei", "Pinky" and "Zutto Dakishimetai".
Love Song
赤西仁 Lyrics
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迷わないように
僕のシアワセのありか キミを目印にして
I don't wanna sing another love song
願いを歌にして どこへでも届けに行くよ
So you can stay right where you are
So you can stay right where you are
初めて思った
傷跡もないのに
胸を手で押さえていた
下向いて息を切らして歩いてた
つまずかないように
前進んでまた見失うばかり
落書きしてたつもりが
ただ何かの上なぞっていただけな気がしていた
Don't know why (why)
心と逆を向いても
何も感じなくなっていく様に
また一人でキミを想うよ
I don't wanna sing another love song
迷わないように
僕のシアワセのありか キミを目印にして
I don't wanna sing another love song
願いを歌にして どこへでも届けに行くよ
So you can stay right where you are
So you can stay right where you are
愛し方の不純に
なじまないように
向き合えない矛盾に
答えを求めていた
近くにいすぎて見えない物
失くした理想探しては
見なくていい物を拾ってくばかり
すがる柄でもないし
いまさら変わったふりして
すべてを嘘にできなくて
I know why (why)
もしも出会ってなければ
笑い方すらもわかっていないって ooh
キミを想うたびそう思うよ
I don't wanna sing another love song
失くさないように
胸にシアワセのありか キミが指差した位置に
I don't wanna sing another love song
願いを歌にして どこへでも会いに行くよ
So you can stay right where you are
So you can stay right where you are
落書きしてたつもりが
ただ何かの上なぞっていただけな気がしていた
I know why (why)
もしも出会ってなければ
笑い方すらもわかっていないって ooh
キミを想うたびそう思うよ
I don't wanna sing another love song
迷わないように
僕のシアワセのありか キミを目印にして
I don't wanna sing another love song
願いを歌にして どこへでも届けに行くよ
So you can stay right where you are
So you can stay right where you are
The lyrics of 赤西仁's song "Love Song" delve into the complexities of love, self-discovery, and the search for happiness. The repetition of the lines "I don't wanna sing another love song" suggests a reluctance to fall into the same patterns of love and heartbreak. The singer expresses a desire to avoid getting lost and uses the metaphor of the listener being the marker of their happiness, indicating that the person they love is crucial in guiding them towards joy and contentment.
The feeling of suffocation and inability to breathe metaphorically conveys the emotional struggle within the singer. Despite not having visible scars, there is a sense of inner turmoil that they are grappling with, as indicated by them physically clutching their chest. The imagery of walking with their head down, struggling to breathe, and constantly stumbling forward without clear direction reflects a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty in their journey.
The lyrics touch on themes of searching for meaning and facing contradictions in how love is expressed and experienced. The singer grapples with the ambiguity of how to love and seeks answers in the midst of conflicting emotions. The reference to not knowing why their heart turns away and the gradual numbness they feel towards emotions suggests a deep inner conflict and a struggle to maintain a connection with their feelings for the person they love.
The repeated refrain of not wanting to sing another love song, the yearning to find happiness without losing it, and the commitment to reach out with their wishes through music all convey a sense of determination and devotion. The lyrics convey a poignant longing to be with the person they love, to share their hopes and dreams through their songs, and to create a connection that transcends physical distance. Ultimately, the song encapsulates a heartfelt plea to the listener to stay where they are, as the singer navigates the complexities of love and self-discovery in the intricate journey towards finding true happiness.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jin Akanishi, Zen Nishizawa, Dominic Pierson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-si5el7im4j
I Don't Wanna Sing Another Love Song
迷わないように
僕のシアワセのありか
キミを目印にして
I Don't Wanna Sing Another Love Song
願いを歌にして
どこへでも届けに行くよ
So You Can Stay Right Where You Are
上手く息ができない
初めて思った
傷跡もないのに
胸を手で押さえていた
下向いて息を切らして歩いてた
つまずかないように
前進んでまた見失うばかり
落書きしてたつもりが
ただ何かの上なぞっていただけな気がしていた
Don't know why
心と逆を向いても
何も感じなくなっていく様に
また一人でキミを想うよ
I Don't Wanna Sing Another Love Song
迷わないように
僕のシアワセのありか
キミを目印にして
I Don't Wanna Sing Another Love Song
願いを歌にして
どこへでも届けに行くよ
So You Can Stay Right Where You Are
愛し方の不純に
なじまないように
向き合えない矛盾に
答えを求めていた
近くにいすぎて見えない物
失くした理想探しては
見なくていい物を拾ってくばかり
すがる柄でもないし
いまさら変わったふりして
すべてを嘘にできなくて
I know why
もしも出会ってなければ
笑い方すらもわかっていないって
キミを想うたびそう思うよ
I Don't Wanna Sing Another Love Song
失くさないように
胸にシアワセのありか
キミが指差した位置に
I Don't Wanna Sing Another Love Song
願いを歌にして
どこへでも会いに行くよ
So You Can Stay Right Where You Are
落書きしてたつもりが
ただ何かの上なぞっていただけな気がしていた
I know why
もしも出会ってなければ
笑い方すらもわかっていないって
キミを想うたびそう思うよ
I Don't Wanna Sing Another Love Song
迷わないように
僕のシアワセのありか
キミを目印にして
I Don't Wanna Sing Another Love Song
願いを歌にして
どこへでも届けに行くよ
So You Can Stay Right Where You Are
@user-yq5tu2po1j
龍我くんが歌っててめっちゃいい歌だと思ったらやっぱり仁さんの歌かァァ、
Jrが歌ってていい歌だなと思ってみるといつも仁さんの歌なんだけどww
@mamimamijin
わぁ嬉しいコメントありがとです♪(〃▽〃)ゞ
いい曲多くて。リスペクトしてくれて嬉しい。
@user-pt8zu3uo4v
表に出てなかった間や独立前の悩んでた時、どんな時も仁くんは私たちファンのことを想ってくれていたんだな思ったら会場で聴きながら涙が止まらなかった。。独立前は心配したり不安になったこともあったけど、Jip'sが出来てから本当に幸せを貰ってばかりで、こんな幸せがさらに10年、20年と続いていけばいいなと思うな🥲改めて赤西仁という人が、愛情や才能に溢れていることが分かる二日間だった
@user-uq2tk9uh9r
Jrから赤西仁を知った人は全員赤西仁に堕ちればいいと思っています。抜けられない沼です。むしろ澄んでて湖です。
@user-uq2tk9uh9r
赤西仁が気になったならまずは4月22日発売のベストアルバム買ってください。ジャニーズ時代の曲も入ってますので！
@user-wd1dm1zr5c
沼が湖は草（笑）
@mamimamijin
あはははは
うんうん
是非ライブとか見てくれるといいね。
@tequero_miamor
こんな最大級の愛をもらってJip'sは幸せ者だよね
@user-ln3sx3tf1e
息をするのを忘れる程の色気全開。
@MH-th5fg
仁くんの歌は色んなJr.がカバーするけど、本家の聴くと本家のためにある曲にあるように感じれるほどのマッチ感。